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"Forget R2 and just buy and mod this to your own desire. One of the classics of the series and extremely fun tactics based as well as strategy."

About This Game

Once the Roman Empire is under your command, don't lay down your sword just yet - the Barbarians are coming. With two award-winning titles from the esteemed Total War series, you'll have twice as many obstacles and opportunities to control and conquer the greatest empire ever known to man.
The Collection Edition includes:
Rome: Total War Guide one of three noble Roman families on a century spanning quest to seize control of the Roman Empire.
Rome: Total War - Barbarian Invasion (official expansion pack to Rome: Total War) Witness the decline of Rome as Barbarian hordes attack, forcing a bitter internal struggle between rival factions.

Voted 2004 Best Strategy game by IGN, GameSpy and GameSpot.

Fight alongside or against history's greatest leaders such as Julius Caesar, Spartacus, and Hannibal to expand or destroy the Roman Empire.

Lay siege against the Romans as Attila the Hun, fearful Saxons, or other savage factions using signature weapons and abilities.

There is very little to say about the amazingness of this game. So instead I will put a recipe for pancakes.

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Makes: 4 to 6 servings

Time: 20 minutes

It’s amazing how quickly you can whip up this batter. Store it, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Adjust the consistency of the batter with either more milk or more flour as you like. Recipe from How to Cook Everything.2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon sugar (optional)2 eggs11/2 to 2 cups milk2 optional tablespoons melted and cooled butter, plusunmelted butter for cooking, or use a neutral oil likegrapeseed or corn1. Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-low heat while you make the batter.2. Mix together the dry ingredients. Beat the eggs into 11/2 cups of the milk, then stir in the 2 tablespoons cooled melted butter if you’re using it. Gently stir this mixture into the dry ingredients, mixing only enough to moisten the flour; don’t worry about a few lumps. If the batter seems thick, add a little more milk.3. Use a little butter or oil each time you add batter, unless your skillet is truly nonstick. When the butter foam subsides or the oil shimmers, ladle batter onto the griddle or skillet, making any size pancakes you like. Adjust the heat as necessary; usually, the first batch will require higher heat than subsequent batches. The idea is to brown the bottom in 2 to 4 minutes, without burning it. Flip when bubbles appear in the center of the pancakes and the bottoms are cooked; they won’t hold together well until they’re ready.4. Cook until the second side is lightly browned, a couple more minutes, and serve or hold on an ovenproof plate in a 200°F oven for up to 15 minutes.

Probably in my top 3 favorite games of all time, top 5 for sure.Don't let it's 10+ year age and simple graphics prevent you from buying. It is a masterpiece.If you have any pinch of enjoyment from playing real time strategy games or if you have any interest in the Hellenic period, this is a must have.And yes, it is in my opinion the best Total War game. Scratch that--Thee best strategy game of ALL TIME.